Simple and Quick Method to Obtain a Decellularized, Functional Liver Bioscaffold

Background: In China, where follow-up with hospitalized attempters is generally lacking, there is a great need for inexpensive and effective means of maintaining contact and decreasing recidivism. Aims: Our objective was to test whether mobile telephone message contacts after discharge would be feasible and acceptable to suicide attempters in China. Methods: Fifteen participants were recruited from suicide attempters seen in the Emergency Department in Wuhan, China, to participate in a pilot study to receive mobile telephone messages after discharge. All participants have access to a mobile telephone, and there is no charge for the user to receive text messages. Results: Most participants (12) considered the text message contacts an acceptable and useful form of help and would like to continue to receive them for a longer period of time. Conclusions: This suggests that, as a low-cost and quick method of intervention in areas where more intensive follow-up is not practical or available, telephone messages contacts are accessible, feasible, and acceptable to suicide attempters. We hope that this will inspire future research on regular and long-term message interventions to prevent recidivism in suicide attempters.

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A Quick Method to Extract Organic Phosphorus from Soils

Soil Science Society of America Journal ◽

10.2136/sssaj1987.03615995005100010052x ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 51 (1) ◽

pp. 255-256 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

P. N. Soltanpour ◽

R. L. Fox ◽

R. C. Jones

Keyword(s):

Organic Phosphorus ◽

Quick Method

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Digital volumetric measurements based on 3D scans of the lower limb: A valid and reproducible method for evaluation in lymphedema therapy. (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.16923 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Schiltz ◽

Natalie Kiermeier ◽

Dominik Eibl ◽

Christoph Koch ◽

Karolina Müller ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lower Limb ◽

Lower Leg ◽

T Test ◽

Volume Changes ◽

Quick Method ◽

Reproducible Method ◽

The Mean ◽

3D Scans ◽

Paired T Test ◽

Volumetric Measurements

BACKGROUND Exact quantification of volumetric changes of the extremities is difficult. There are several direct and indirect methods to assess extremity volume. As water displacement volumetry is rarely viable in a clinical setting and circumference measurements are prone to errors due to poor reproducibility and high inter- and intra-observer variability, an objective and easily reproducible method is indispensable. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to establish a standardized method based on 3D scans with defined caudal and cranial landmarks of the lower leg which allows for measurements of exactly the same body area. Furthermore, this study tests the method in terms of reproducibility and evaluates volume changes after surgical therapy in patients suffering from lymphedema. METHODS 3D-scans of the lower limb were performed with a mobile 3D-scanner. Volumetric calculation was done digitally. “Repeatability“ and “Inter-observer reliability” of digital volumetry were tested. Furthermore, the method was applied on 31 patients suffering from chronic lymphedema. ANOVA (analyses of variance) was conducted to compare the digital volumetric measurements. To assess the sensitivity to changes in digital volumetry, the mean volume of 31 patients before and 3 months after therapy were compared by a paired t-Test. RESULTS Calculations of repeatability of the volume based on 20 3D-scans of the same lower leg showed a mean volume of 2,488 ± 0,011 liters (range: 2,470 – 2,510). The mean volume of the 7 measurements of the 3 examiners did not differ significantly (F(2,18) = 1,579, p = .233). The paired t-Test showed a significant mean volume decrease of 375ml (95% CI = 245/505ml) between pre and post treatment (t (30) =5,892, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS 3D-Volumetry is a noninvasive, easy and quick method to assess volume changes of the lower leg. Other than the costs, it is reproducible and precise and therefore ideal for evolution of therapy in lymphedema.

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Quantification of Classified Nickel Species in Spent FFC Catalysts

Waste and Biomass Valorization ◽

10.1007/s12649-021-01462-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Monica Dapiaggi ◽

Marco Alloni ◽

Riccardo Carli ◽

Nicola Rotiroti ◽

Giorgia Confalonieri

Keyword(s):

Zeolite Y ◽

Complex Matrix ◽

Spent Catalyst ◽

Quick Method ◽

Spent Catalysts ◽

The Law ◽

The One ◽

Nickel Species

Abstract The paper presents a quick method for the quantification of nickel species in spent FFC catalysts; the quantification of known quantities NiO and $$\hbox{NiAl}_2\hbox{O}_{4}$$ NiAl 2 O 4 is first done in a matrix of fresh zeolite Y, and then in a complex matrix, similar to the one of a real spent catalyst. The method is carefully checked and the errors in the quantification are critically evaluated. After the validation of the method with known quantities of NiO, well below the law limit for direct re-use, a set of real spent catalysts (representative of a period of 12 months) is analysed. Graphic Abstract

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First models for structural energy transmission decoupling in the high frequency regime under aerodynamic excitations

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science ◽

10.1177/09544062211020041 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 095440622110200

Author(s):

G Mazzeo ◽

MN Ichchou ◽

G Petrone ◽

O Bareille ◽

S De Rosa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Wind Tunnel ◽

Vibrational Energy ◽

Complex Structure ◽

Structural Response ◽

Test Case ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Quick Method ◽

Vibrational Velocity ◽

Frequency Regime ◽

The Difference

In the wind tunnel facility, a test structure is often used for measuring its vibrational response to the aerodynamic excitation. A support is needed to sustaining the structure and it is mandatory that this support does not influence the vibrational energy to be measured. To this aim, the maximum amount of energy decoupling between the structure and the support is desired. This work is focused around a quick method to estimate this decoupling by using simplified models for the Turbulent Boundary Layer (TBL) excitation and for the structural response. Specifically, the Equivalent Rain-on-the-roof excitation is invoked with a Statistical Energy Analysis model for the structure. Some simple design rules are proposed and based on little information leading to foresee the difference of vibrational velocity levels between the two structural systems. A simplified test-case is used for the first investigations and a complex structure is finally conceived thinking to vibroacoustic measurements in a large wind tunnel facility. Although some results are largely expected, the global approach is promising.

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Graphene oxide modified carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites

Journal of Polymer Engineering ◽

10.1515/polyeng-2019-0247 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (5) ◽

pp. 415-420 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yasin Altin ◽

Hazal Yilmaz ◽

Omer Faruk Unsal ◽

Ayse Celik Bedeloglu

Keyword(s):

Graphene Oxide ◽

Carbon Fiber ◽

Carbon Fibers ◽

Spray Coating ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Epoxy Composites ◽

Matrix Composites ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Quick Method ◽

Carbon Fiber Reinforced

AbstractThe interfacial interaction between the fiber and matrix is the most important factor which influences the performance of the carbon fiber-epoxy composites. In this study, the graphitic surface of the carbon fibers was modified with graphene oxide nanomaterials by using a spray coating technique which is an easy, cheap, and quick method. The carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix composites were prepared by hand layup technique using neat carbon fibers and 0.5, 1 and 2% by weight graphene oxide (GO) modified carbon fibers. As a result of SEM analysis, it was observed that GO particles were homogeneously coated on the surface of the carbon fibers. Furthermore, Young's modulus increased from 35.14 to 43.40 GPa, tensile strength increased from 436 to 672 MPa, and the elongation at break was maintained around 2% even in only 2% GO addition.

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A numerical solution of the kinetic equations for a spectrum of Langmuir turbulence

Journal of Plasma Physics ◽

10.1017/s0022377800001604 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 253-261

Author(s):

Denis Hayward

Keyword(s):

Numerical Solution ◽

Relativistic Electron Beam ◽

Final Section ◽

Plasma Heating ◽

Kinetic Equations ◽

Langmuir Turbulence ◽

Quick Method ◽

Isothermal Plasma ◽

Principal Contributor ◽

Made In

The main properties of a kinetic wave equation in an isothermal plasma, Te ≈ Ti, are discussed and a quick method of numerical solution based on factorization of the kernel of an integral equation is outlined. As an illustration the method is applied to the problem of plasma heating with a relativistic electron beam and it is shown how the evolution of a spectrum of Langmuir turbulence is the principal contributor to the heating of the plasma. The technique allows an estimate of the error which is present in the stationary solution, and this is made in the final section.

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